Cowboys part ways with Jason Garrett after missing NFL playoffs

Dallas Cowboys is not going to renew Jason Garrett’s contract with the workforce, bringing an finish to his nine-year tenure as head coach.

The Cowboys gained the NFC East division in 2018, solely to lose to the Los Angeles Rams within the divisional playoffs.

Nonetheless, they haven’t made the postseason this time round, ending their season with an 8-Eight document after a victory over the Washington Redskins in Week 17.

With Garrett – who initially took over as interim coach in 2010 earlier than being handed the position on a everlasting foundation – set to be out of contract on January 14, the Cowboys have elected towards renewing his deal.

The #DallasCowboys have formally parted methods with Jason Garrett.

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“We’re extraordinarily grateful to Jason Garrett for his greater than 20 years of service to the Dallas Cowboys as a participant, assistant coach and head coach,” stated proprietor and normal supervisor Jerry Jones in an announcement on Sunday.

“His degree of dedication, character and dedication to this organisation has been excellent at each stage of his profession.”

Whereas additionally looking for a brand new coach, the Cowboys, who completed second within the NFC East this season, threat dropping as many as 26 gamers, together with quarterback Dak Prescott, to unrestricted free company.